The Historic Lobo Theater is a movie theater located along historic Route 66, at 3013 Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the

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. The Lobo Theater first opened on August 19, 1938. By the early-1940’s it was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc. through their subsidiary Hoblitzelle & O'Donnell. The name ''Lobo'' ("Wolf" in Spanish) references the

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for the sports teams, and students, at the

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, which is nearly adjacent to the west. The theater reached out to area students and was a premiere venue for independent, classic and cult films. It also hosted concerts with local bands. It was the primary setting for the 2002 independent film '' Collecting Rooftops'', which started being filmed while the theater was under Bobby (Robert) McMullan's operation and finished its filming, in the theater, by the generosity of Amon Re (musician). The Historic Lobo Theater reopened in late 2021 as the Lobo Lounge and Event Venue. (Website https://loboabq.com/)

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Cinemas and movie theaters in New Mexico Buildings and structures in Albuquerque, New Mexico Economy of Albuquerque, New Mexico Buildings and structures on U.S. Route 66 Mars Hill Church buildings {{NewMexico-struct-stub